Cognizant Chennai Software Programmer Salaries by 30+ Employees

1 - 5 years exp.

₹2.2 Lakhs - ₹8.5 Lakhs

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At par with the average Software Programmer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Software Programmer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Software Programmer Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 26 Sep 2023

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Cognizant Software Programmer Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (34 salaries)

₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

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TCS Software Programmer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr 8% less
Tech Mahindra Software Programmer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr 7% less
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Capgemini Software Programmer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 5% less
Accenture Software Programmer Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr 37% more
Wipro Software Programmer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 7% more
HCLTech Software Programmer Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr 25% less

Software Programmer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 34 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Software Programmer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 26 Sep 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (3 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
2 years (6 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
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3 years (7 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr
4 years (13 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
5 years (5 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.4

Rated by 5 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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Cognizant Software Programmer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Programmer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Software Programmer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of Software Programmer in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.5 Lakhs per year. Software Programmer Salaries at Cognizant can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 30+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Programmer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Programmer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹45,503 to ₹46,587 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 5 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 30+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Software Programmer in India?

Accenture	₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Cognizant, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Software Programmer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary of a Software Programmer at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Capgemini	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.4 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Software Programmer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary growth for a Software Programmer at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Software Programmer in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year

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